Living in Rockton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rockton · Census data 2020–2024
Rockton has 7,974 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $119,058 (43% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $235,400, the median rent is $914/month.
Rockton at a glance
- Population
- 7,974
- Median age
- 39.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $119,058State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $235,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $914/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 81%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Rockton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Illinois median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rockton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rockton the median home value is $235,400, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,733 a month in housing costs.
Rockton median household income
The median household income in Rockton is $119,058 and the income per person is $45,619. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Rockton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,063
- Owner-occupied
- 81%
- Renter-occupied
- 19%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.74
Rockton demographics
- Population
- 7,974
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 2,910
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rockton ›
Education in Rockton
38.4% of adults 25 and older in Rockton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 16.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rockton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Rockton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockton | 7,974 | $119,058 | $235,400 | $914 |
| Roscoe | 10,706 | $93,036 | $227,800 | $1,437 |
| South Beloit | 7,946 | $78,616 | $173,000 | $972 |
| Beloit | 36,534 | $62,663 | $156,500 | $1,066 |
| Machesney Park | 22,630 | $75,489 | $173,700 | $1,102 |
| Loves Park | 23,502 | $61,868 | $160,400 | $1,120 |
| Argyle | 324 | $139,632 | $277,400 | — |
| Caledonia | 226 | $88,571 | $163,200 | $1,711 |
| Candlewick Lake | 5,448 | $86,146 | $172,300 | $1,520 |
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What is the median household income in Rockton, IL?
The median household income in Rockton is $119,058, 43% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rockton?
The median home value in Rockton is $235,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Rockton?
The median gross rent in Rockton is $914 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Rockton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Illinois median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
What is the median age in Rockton?
The median age in Rockton is 39.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Rockton?
The average commute to work in Rockton is 25 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockton?
The unemployment rate in Rockton is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rockton?
38.4% of adults in Rockton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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